insert_link South Africa S.A. Trade Minister Says Davos Meeting to Showcase South Africa’s Economic Progress S.A's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, says the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will be a platform for South Africa to show that it addresses the challenges facing the economy and the country. He says the importance of attending the WEF meeting cannot be underestimated in the face of South Africa’s ambitions to prop itself up as an investment destination of choice: today17 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Immanuel Mulunga Highlights Low Odds of Finding Viable Oil in Namibia Former petroleum commissioner, Immanuel Mulunga, estimates a 25–35% chance of companies discovering commercially viable oil in Namibia. Speaking with local media, the ex-Namcor managing director commented on Chevron’s recent announcement about failing to find hydrocarbons in the Orange Basin. Mulunga emphasized that oil exploration remains a high-risk endeavor. today17 January, 2025
insert_link World Los Angeles winds ease, helping efforts to put out fires The US National Weather Service says dangerous conditions are expected in California next week, which could impede efforts to put out major fires there. A nine-day wind siege has finally ended in the area - offering relief to firefighters continuing to battle several blazes in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. The fires have killed at least 25 people so far, and many others are missing. Sally Patterson reports. […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia High Court to Hear Red Line Case The Windhoek High Court will hear testimonies from Sacky Shanghala and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Job Amupanda's case against the veterinary cordon fence, known as the "red line." Amupanda seeks its removal, with Nandi-Ndaitwah and Shanghala testifying in their former official capacities. The case highlights long-standing debates around the red line’s socio-economic and historical impact. Its outcome could set a significant precedent for land and resource management in the […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Implements Taxi Numbering System Under Transport Act The Walvis Bay's Municipality has initiated a taxi numbering system to comply with the Road Transportation Act of 1977. Speaking to One Africa TV's Adolf Kaure is Anita Kaihiva, the acting manager for public relations and customer services at the local authority: today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Youth Forum Demands NSFAS Settle Outstanding Debts Immediately ActionSA's National Youth Forum is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to immediately settle all outstanding debts and cease making excuses, avoiding accountability, and perpetuating a culture of corruption. ActionSA’s Reuben Coetzer says despite the promise of reform from the government of national unity, Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane and the interim NSFAS board have proven equally ineffective in addressing the urgent crisis at hand, turning a […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa officially resumes normal services The Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa has officially resumed its normal services amid driver shortages. Thirty drivers were dismissed in November last year, after participating in an unprotected strike in May. The decision to fire the drivers was taken after they appeared before a disciplinary hearing. City of Tshwane’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the recruitment process to fill these vacancies is currently underway and will be concluded as […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World US Senators probe Trump’s cabinet nominess Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are facing a grilling by United States lawmakers as they seek approval by the Senate to be confirmed in time for his new administration. With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, six of his nominees for key positions were publicly questioned by members of Congress on Wednesday. They include his target for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cuba Primary School Pupils to Share Facilities as Construction Continues… Pupils at Cuba Primary School in Windhoek will continue sharing facilities with Dr Abraham Iyambo Primary School while their own school is under construction as indicated by local media reports. The school, located in the Havana informal settlement, was established in 2023 to address overcrowding at Dr Abraham Iyambo Primary School. Although the completion of the new building was initially scheduled for 2024, Khomas director of education Paulus Nghikembua […] today16 January, 2025
